Sohag University
Clinical trials sponsored by Sohag University, explained in plain language.
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Doctors test new 'Strangulation' surgery to straighten eyes
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new surgical technique to correct a condition where the eyes turn outward (exotropia). Doctors performed surgery on 12 patients, strangulating a specific eye muscle to weaken it and improve alignment. Patients were followed for six months to see how well the c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 19:55 UTC
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Egyptian study tests which colon cancer surgery works better
Disease control CompletedThis study compared two different laparoscopic surgery techniques for patients with early-stage colon cancer in Upper Egypt. Researchers wanted to see if a newer, more extensive surgery called complete mesocolic excision (CME) leads to better cancer control and fewer complication…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Could a Low-Carb diet be a Game-Changer for kids with diabetes?
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at whether eating fewer carbohydrates could help children and teenagers with type 1 diabetes manage their blood sugar levels better. Researchers tested a low-carb diet on 25 young people aged 10 to 18 over a short period. The goal was to see if this dietary chan…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Doctors test ways to handle dangerous scar pregnancies
Disease control CompletedThis study looked at how to best treat a pregnancy that grows in the scar from a previous cesarean section, which is a serious and risky condition. Doctors at Sohag University tested surgical methods on 37 women in their first trimester. The main goal was to see how well the trea…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Drug tested to fight 'Brain Fog' after major heart surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a drug called dexmedetomidine, given during surgery, could help protect patients' memory and thinking skills after open heart surgery. Researchers compared the drug to a placebo in 32 patients. They measured brain function and a blood marker of brain cel…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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New prostate surgery technique may prevent dry orgasm side effect
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a modified version of a common prostate surgery (TURP) for men with an enlarged prostate. The goal was to relieve bothersome urinary symptoms while trying to preserve the ability to ejaculate normally, which is often lost after standard surgery. Researchers foll…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 05, 2026 13:59 UTC
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Researchers seek safer fluid removal limits for dialysis patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how the speed of fluid removal during kidney dialysis affects dangerous drops in blood pressure. Researchers observed 50 adult patients on regular dialysis treatment to find the safest fluid removal rates. The goal was to identify limits that could …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 19:55 UTC
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Scientists probe Skin's secrets in psoriasis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to better understand what causes psoriasis by examining skin samples. Researchers compared skin from 40 people with psoriasis to normal skin, looking at specific immune cells (CD4+ T cells) and a protein called S100A7. The goal was to see if these factors are lin…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 03, 2026 14:42 UTC
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Hidden eye damage in diabetes revealed by High-Tech scans
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how diabetes affects the tiny blood vessels in the eye before any visible damage occurs. Researchers used a special, non-invasive imaging scan called OCT angiography on 200 people with type 2 diabetes who had no signs of diabetic eye disease. The go…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Scientists probe genetic link to crippling arthritis
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how a specific gene, called matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9), is involved in rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers compared 60 people with active rheumatoid arthritis to a group of healthy individuals. The goal was to see if differences in this gene c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:57 UTC
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Knee fix for arthritis: does it hurt your ankle?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how a specific knee surgery for arthritis might affect the ankle. Researchers followed 20 younger, active patients with knee arthritis who had a surgery to realign their leg. The main goal was to understand if correcting the knee's alignment changes ankle pai…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 14:56 UTC
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Researchers check dialysis patients for early diabetes warning signs
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to find out how many people with kidney failure who are on dialysis also have prediabetes, a condition that increases the risk of developing full diabetes. Researchers screened 262 adult patients on dialysis who had not been previously diagnosed with prediabetes …
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 14:41 UTC
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Could a simple blood test predict hidden heart danger?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to see if a specific fat in the blood, called lipoprotein(a), can predict how severe blockages are in the heart arteries of people with a common, early-stage heart valve condition. Researchers looked at 100 adults with chest pain or shortness of breath to measure…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Study tests which workout is best for Kids' blood sugar after lunch
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand how different types of exercise affect blood sugar levels after a meal in children and teens with type 1 diabetes. Researchers compared 30 minutes of brisk walking (aerobic) to 30 minutes of resistance band exercises, both done after a standardized …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:10 UTC
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Researchers survey women on family planning choices
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand which birth control methods married women of childbearing age were using at a specific medical center in Egypt. Researchers observed and counted the choices of 385 women who visited the center. The goal was to gather information to help improve fami…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Blood cell ratio may predict heart attack recovery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether simple blood test measurements could help predict how patients recover after a certain type of heart attack. Researchers followed 80 adults who had heart attacks despite having clear, non-blocked arteries. They checked if the ratio between white blood…
Sponsor: Sohag University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC